Participate in the NetAcad Cyber Cup Learn-a-Thon by creating one or any combinations of the following courses on NetAcad.com in Computer Hardware Basics, Cyber Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense or Python Essentials 1 to prepare students for a successful and lucrative career in technology from Cybersecurity to IoT. Academies can be part of the change and help fill the global skills shortage to build the technology workforce of tomorrow. Upskilling students is easy, low in cost and only takes four weeks through the Learn-a-Thon campaign.
Before registering to participate in the Learn-a-Thon, please read the terms and conditions and watch this overview video to help you get started. Additional details are also available in these resources to help educators get started.
Participate in the Learn-a-Thon to help students prepare for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity exam that focuses on topics covered in four courses: Computer Hardware Basics, Cyber Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense, or Python Essentials 1. Most of these courses form the core curriculum of the Cybersecurity Career Path.
Length of Learn-A-Thon
Participate in the Learn-a-Thon from 25th November until 31st January, 2025.
Self-paced intro courses for Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path
Explores cyber trends, threats and staying safe in cyberspace. Multiple activities and quizzes engage students and reinforce learning.
Benefits
Teaches entry-level cybersecurity concepts and topics, including security principles, network security and endpoint security concepts, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.
Free to join
The cost to join the Learn-A-Thon is free.
In-Demand Skills
When you teach cybersecurity, you provide your students with valuable skills companies continually seek from professionals that can protect and defend an organization’s network. Entry-level job roles include Cybersecurity Technician, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Tier 1 Support Desk.
Level
Intermediate
Incentives for students to join the Learn-A-Thon
Students who participate in the Learn-a-Thon and pass the Intro to Cybersecurity course exam with a 70% or above on any attempt will be awarded a Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense, or Cyber Threat Management, Computer Hardware Basics, or Python Essentials 1 digital badge.
Students that participate in the Learn-a-Thon will receive a Cisco Learn-a-Thon experience digital badge.
A Cisco digital badge is an emblem distinguishing an achievement that can be shared and validated digitally on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Xing, via Email, shared link; embed code into web page or blog.
After the Learn-a-Thon, we encourage students to continue to complete all four courses: Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense, or Cyber Threat Management, Computer Hardware Basics, or Python Essentials 1. The CCST Cybersecurity exam certification is an excellent steppingstone for learners to validate their skills and then continue on to associate-level certifications like CyberOps Associate or CCNA.
Timeline
11th November 2024
Registration Opens
25th November 2024
Learn-A-Thon Begins
31st January 2025
Learn-A-Thon Concludes
14th February 2025
Winners announced
14th March 2025
Learn-A-Thon Experience badges issued to students who participated in the Learn-A-Thon
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 6 (1-6) instructors with the most student participants will win prizes and a certificate of recognition. The Top (7-12) Instructors will receive a certificate of recognition. Only one prize per instructor will be awarded.
How Academies Join the Learn-A-Thon
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Host a 9-week event virtually or at your educational institute.
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Assign a dedicated instructor to manage the Learn-a-Thon that will read the terms and conditions and set up the course.
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Dedicated instructor to set up a self-paced Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Computer Hardware Basics, Cyber Threat Management, Network Defense or Python Essentials 1 course page on NetAcad.com using the required naming convention as stated in the terms and conditions.
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Dedicate an instructor to complete registration form to sign up its academy and class to participate in the Learn-a-Thon.
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Allocates an on-site lab facility with internet connection, if applicable. Encourage students to complete course and earn a digital badge.
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All students who complete and pass the Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Computer Hardware Basics, Cyber Threat Management, Network Defense or Python Essentials 1 course will earn a digital badge to share on social media platforms.
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Have the highest number of student participants and you’ll be in the running to win some great prizes.
Registration
The Learn-a-Thon is open to NetAcad Academies in Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, Sengal, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, or Yemen who are able to coordinate the event virtually or on campus.
Promotion
Download these files to promote Cybersecurity Learn-a-Thon in your academy.
Poster
eDM Banner
Microsite Banner
Social media
Infographics